Enrollment
54
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hemlock, MI
Hemlock Virtual
Federal NCES profile for Hemlock Virtual, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261818001908
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemlock Virtual earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Hemlock · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 54:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hemlock Virtual has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hemlock Virtual ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hemlock, MI.
School address
District: Hemlock Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261818001908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
54:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+209% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hemlock Virtual compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hemlock Virtual
Hemlock Virtual is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Hemlock, Michigan, enrolling 54 students.
Class loads run heavy: 54:1 is larger than about 99% of Michigan schools and 209% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Michigan schools, with 54 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 100 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #83, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 108 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 12 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 54 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hemlock Public School District also operates Kc Ling Elementary School (365 students) and Hemlock Middle School (350 students) alongside Hemlock Virtual.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hemlock Virtual compares
Hemlock Virtual on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 54:1 | ▲ 209% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
54:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
54:1
students per teacher
- 209% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
66.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,388
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Hemlock Virtual is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hemlock Public School District, which includes Hemlock Virtual.
$11,388
Per student
-16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 56.3%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hemlock Virtual Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kc Ling Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hemlock Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hemlock High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hemlock Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemlock Virtual's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~54 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hemlock Virtual
How many students attend Hemlock Virtual?
Hemlock Virtual has 54 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Hemlock, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemlock Virtual?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemlock Virtual is 54:1, which is 209% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 244% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hemlock Virtual?
60.7% of students at Hemlock Virtual are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemlock Virtual?
The largest demographic group at Hemlock Virtual is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Hemlock, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemlock Virtual?
Hemlock Virtual has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hemlock Virtual rank among public schools in Hemlock?
By Resource Investment Index, Hemlock Virtual ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hemlock, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hemlock on the city page.
Is Hemlock Virtual a good school?
Hemlock Virtual earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hemlock Public School District?
Besides Hemlock Virtual, Hemlock Public School District also operates Kc Ling Elementary School (365 students), Hemlock Middle School (350 students), and Hemlock High School (341 students). See the Hemlock Public School District district page for the complete list.
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